Seafarers and shipowners fail to agree over minimum wage

Seafarers and shipowners fail to agree over minimum wage
May 03, 2021 https://container-mag.com/2021/05/03/seafarers-and-shipowners-fail-to-ag...

Talks to increase the minimum wage at the International Labour Organization (ILO) have broken down as seafarers call proposed 3% increase a “slap in the face”.

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over 'Appalling' Conditions

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over 'Appalling' Conditions
May 3, 2021 https://www.marinelink.com/news/australia-bans-bulk-carrier-appalling-48...

A Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier has been banned from Australian ports over "appalling" working and living conditions on board, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said.

Indian crew onboard cargo ship allege ill-treatment by Vietnamese officers

Indian crew onboard cargo ship allege ill-treatment by Vietnamese officers
V Devanathan / May 4, 2021 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/indian-crew-onboard-car...

Seafarers' union 'fighting hard' for vaccinations as quarantined cargo ship stays anchored off N.L.

Seafarers' union 'fighting hard' for vaccinations as quarantined cargo ship stays anchored off N.L.
May 03, 2021 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/seafarers-union-cov...

13 crew members aboard Federal Montreal have tested positive for COVID-19

Cyber threats to critical infrastructure systems still low in S'pore but maritime sector a target

Cyber threats to critical infrastructure systems still low in S'pore but maritime sector a target
Kenny Chee 4 May 2021 https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/cyber-threats-to-critical-in...

Cops rule out foul play in death of MARINA exec in Tacloban

Cops rule out foul play in death of maritime exec in Tacloban
Joey Gabieta - May 03, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1426462/cops-rule-out-foul-play-in-death-o...

TACLOBAN CITY –– The police ruled out foul play in the death of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) director in Eastern Visayas, whose body was found inside his apartment in this city on Sunday, May 2.

Ex-DFA chief to Duterte administration: Why chastise Filipinos defending PH against China?

Ex-DFA chief to Duterte administration: Why chastise Filipinos defending PH against China?
Roy Mabasa May 2, 2021, https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/02/ex-dfa-chief-to-duterte-administration-why-...

ILO calls for full respect of seafarers’ rights and for the vaccination of seafarers

The ILO calls for full respect of seafarers’ rights and for the vaccination of seafarers
29/04/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-ilo-calls-for-full-respect-of-s...

The ILO is calling on governments to treat seafarers as key workers and to cooperate to make vaccines available to them at the earliest opportunity, to allow them to pass through international borders and keep global supply chains moving.

MSC Cruises Starts COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Crew

MSC Cruises Starts COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Crew
May 01, 2021 https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/24909-msc-cruises-starts-...

MSC Cruises announced today that it has started a fleet-wide COVID-19 vaccination program for all its crew members.

The roll-out saw its first step Captain of the MSC Bellissima Giuseppe Maresca and all crew saw their vaccinations take place on Friday.

Manhunt under way for Pakistani crew member in Townsville

Manhunt under way for foreign ship crew member in Townsville
Angus Thompson May 2, 2021 https://www.smh.com.au/national/manhunt-underway-for-foreign-ship-crew-m...

A manhunt is under way for a crew member of a live exports carrier in Townsville who reportedly absconded onto dry land and breached quarantine rules.

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